Matt is joined by veteran publicist and co-CEO of Kovert Creative, Lewis Kay, to discuss how much the game has changed in the world of celebrity PR, including how the modern media landscape has impacted the celebrity press tour, what works and what doesn’t, and why that is so hard to predict nowadays (02:50). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend bo ... Show More
Aug 3
Why Spider-Man Broke Records, and Why Peacock Partnered With YouTube
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to catch up with the biggest news around town, including a record-breaking opening weekend for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' WarnerMount trial-date jockeying, and YouTube’s new deal with Peacock (02:24). Matt finishes the show with a predic ... Show More
37m 41s
Jul 28
The Future Blockbusters Draft, Part 2
Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw finish The Town’s first Future Blockbusters Draft by filling the remaining five slots on their teams (01:12). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo This episode i ... Show More
32m 14s
Feb 2023
Chris Pine, Rihanna, Celebrity Impressions w/ Matt Friend
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is accomplished impressionist and comedian, Matt Friend. We're discussing the week's hottest topics and getting into Matt's hilarious celebrity impressions: Topics discussed: Tom Cruise + Hayley Atwell Paul Mescal + Phoebe Bridgers Bad Bunny ... Show More
54m 46s
Nov 2024
Vanity Fair’s 2025 Hollywood Issue, John Krasinksi, Katy Perry and John Mayer and More | Jam Session
Juliet returns this week with Ringer colleague Matthew Belloni to discuss this week’s celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into the 'Vanity Fair’ 2025 Hollywood Issue, discussing everyone who made the cover and issue (1:59). Next, the two discuss the 'People’ 2024 Sexiest Ma ... Show More
55m 58s
Apr 2025
The Summer Movie Star Preview, Plus Celebrity News | Jam Session
This week, we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Charles Holmes to discuss the biggest movie stars of the summer, but first, they discuss some celebrity news. They talk about Gigi Hadid's and Al Pacino’s birthdays and all the celebrities that attended (2: ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2022
"EXPOSED" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
SO. Matt and Bowen blacked out at the Critics Choice Awards and discuss what they remember, which leads into a discussion on how critics shape culture and what gets seen and heard by the masses. Also, how the CCAs are becoming the new Golden Globes, Jane Campion going good viral ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2023
"Media Is Having a Moment" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
This is a culture catch up about legacy MEDIA! And this media includes being put in your place, being self-indulgent, sharing psychics, ContraPoints, drones in Oz, Kelly's new singles, wedding playlists, and a very gay X-Files? Canned messy talking heads? Are the sisters next? Me ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2022
“Sense Memory/Stanislavsky/Circle In The Square” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt and Bowen convene to discuss the concept of a Night of a Thousand J. Lo’s, deep dive on Lady Gaga’s actor-forward Oscar campaign, perform Lisa Barlow’s hit mic monologue and debut Provincetown’s new theme song. Also, Viva Las Culturistas and ALSO Viva Las Vegas, as Matt prep ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Timotheé Chalamet w/ Keltie Knight
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is industry veteran, return-guest, and one of the hosts of the wildly popular podcast, LadyGang, Keltie Knight. We’re discussing the hottest topics of the week, including: Kardashian brands Britney Spears Angelina Jolie Timotheé Chalamet Kel ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2025
The 2025 Tony Awards, Blake Vs. Justin, the Beckhams, and More | Jam Session
This week, Amanda is joined by friend and Ringer colleague Chris Ryan to discuss the latest celebrity news. They dive into a recap of the 77th Tony Awards (1:58), Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively being thrown out (18:34), Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood’s post–‘Whi ... Show More
57m 5s
Nov 2022
"Social Soldier" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Two friends, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, discuss Halloween costume culture, whether or not Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" is a bop or a flop, looking forward to a shocking array of concerts in 2023, performing onstage with world's best band MUNA, Matt's Have You Heard of Christmas upcomi ... Show More
53m 58s